Easy Mantra Practice to Help Achieve Your Goals

October 24, 2014 3:33 PM

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Sometimes, when you're feeling stuck, a mantra can help pull you out of a funk. In yoga school, I remember learning long Sanskrit mantras, most relating to one or more Hindu gods. A mantra can be more than that, however. A mantra is a motto, or words to live by. I recommend finding a mantra, in any language, that speaks to your needs. Below is a powerful mantra exercise that can be used to help you achieve success, clarity, and direction in your daily life.

Choose your mantra Whether your mantra is "seize the day" or "om gum shrim maha lakshmiyei swaha," find one that speaks to your needs. A great resource for a Sanskrit mantra practice is Thomas Ashley-Farrand's Healing Mantras. However, don't feel pressured to choose a Sanskrit mantra if it doesn't i...